🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥
✕
Login
Home
News
Messages
Startup Showcase
Trackers
Premium
Premium Content
Jobs
Notifications
Settings
Try our Valuation Calculator →
Log In
News on Medial
Former Tinder CEO's startup to fight loneliness with AI chatbot gets backing by Sequoia
TechCrunch
·
1y ago
Medial
Former Tinder CEO Renate Nyborg's startup, Meeno, has raised $3.9 million in a seed round led by Sequoia. Meeno plans to launch its AI-powered chatbot app on the App Store in December, targeting countries like the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia. The app aims to combat loneliness by serving as a "personal mentor" and providing relationship advice, distinguishing itself from similar chatbot companions. Meeno plans to leverage user data to improve its recommendations and prevent biased conversations. The startup is currently focused on iOS and is offering a one-year premium subscription to early sign-ups.
View Source
Related News
AI startup Imbue gets $12 million in follow-on funding
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
AI startup Imbue has raised $12 million in follow-on funding. The funding round was led by venture capital firm Sequoia Capital India. Imbue uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide solutions for customer engagement. The company plans to use the funding to further develop its technology and expand its customer base.
View Source
OpenAI in talks to acquire Jony Ive’s AI startup for $500M
YourStory
·
4m ago
Medial
OpenAI is in discussions to acquire io Products, an AI hardware startup co-founded by Jony Ive and Sam Altman, potentially for over $500 million. Io Products is developing AI-enabled consumer devices like a screenless phone. The acquisition would allow OpenAI to expand its revenue sources beyond its current offerings. Additionally, OpenAI is exploring partnerships with io Products, which includes former Apple designers. The startup has attracted investments, including backing from Laurene Powell Jobs.
View Source
Scoop: Peak XV out to raise $1.2 billion fund, its first since Sequoia split
Economic Times
·
3m ago
Medial
Peak XV Partners, formerly part of Sequoia Capital, aims to raise a $1.2-1.4 billion independent fund to invest in early-stage ventures in India and Southeast Asia. The fund marks Peak XV's first since its Sequoia split and follows internal leadership changes amid a challenging VC funding environment. With prior successes backing firms like Zomato and Cred, Peak XV seeks to strengthen its position, expand to the US market, and capitalize on opportunities in AI and tech sectors.
View Source
Elon Musk’s xAI nears funding at $18 billion value soon as this week
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's AI startup X.AI Corp. is reportedly finalizing a funding round with a valuation of around $18 billion. The exact size of the round remains to be determined, with participants including Sequoia Capital. The funding is being marketed using a pitch deck that highlights Musk's success with Tesla and SpaceX, along with the advantage of being able to leverage data from Musk's social network, X. X.AI aims to compete in the AI chatbot space with other well-established companies like OpenAI.
View Source
Sequoia nears first Asia-Pacific deal since regional split
TechCrunch
·
8m ago
Medial
Venture capital firm Sequoia is reportedly in advanced talks to invest in Indian cross-border payments startup Vance, in what would be its first deal in Asia Pacific since splitting from its former partners last year. Sequoia India rebranded as Peak XV Partners, while Sequoia's China unit became HongShan. Both firms are now showing signs of expanding into each other's territories. If the Vance deal goes ahead, Sequoia UK is proposed to lead a funding round worth between $30m and $32m. Sequoia and Vance declined to comment on the reports.
View Source
Match Group inks deal with OpenAI, says press release written by ChatGPT - StartupNews.fyi
Startup News FYI
·
1y ago
Medial
Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder and Match, has announced an enterprise agreement with OpenAI, the creator of AI chatbot ChatGPT. The agreement includes over 1,000 enterprise licenses for Match Group employees to use the AI technology for work-related tasks. Match Group has invested over $20 million in AI and plans to use the ChatGPT-4 AI tech for coding, design, analysis, and communication purposes. The company believes that AI tools will enhance productivity and improve user experiences on their dating apps.
View Source
Sutskever strikes AI gold with billion-dollar backing for superintelligent AI
Arstechnica
·
11m ago
Medial
Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a new AI startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, has raised $1 billion in funding. SSI aims to develop "safe" AI systems that surpass human capabilities. The funding round was backed by venture capital firms including Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital. SSI plans to use the funds to invest in computing power and attract talent. The company, which currently has 10 employees, intends to expand its research team in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv. SSI's valuation is estimated to be $5 billion.
View Source
Match Group inks deal with OpenAI, says press release written by ChatGPT | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
·
1y ago
Medial
Match Group has announced an enterprise agreement with OpenAI, the maker of AI chatbot ChatGPT. The agreement includes over 1,000 enterprise licenses for Match Group, which owns popular dating apps such as Tinder, Match, OkCupid, and Hinge. Match Group plans to use AI technology to assist its employees with tasks like coding, design, analysis, and communication. The company will implement ChatGPT-4 and provide training to ensure responsible use of the technology. Match Group sees AI as crucial for improving user experiences and creating a safer environment for its users to connect in.
View Source
Why people are falling in love with AI chatbots
The Verge
·
1y ago
Medial
The last episode of Decoder explores the impact of generative AI on human communication and connection. The rise of AI chatbots in dating apps, such as Tinder, allows users to customize their profiles and send tailored messages. Additionally, startups like Volar offer AI chatbot versions of individuals to interact with other chatbots before meeting in person. However, the ultimate sci-fi vision is the emergence of AI companions like Replika, which people already use for emotional support and even romantic relationships. Although the technology has a long way to go, it is evident that AI is shaping human interaction in unique ways.
View Source
Bhavish Aggarwal’s AI unicorn Krutrim rolls out beta version of Krutrim Assistant; Here's how to access
IndianStartupNews
·
1y ago
Medial
Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Ola chief Bhavish Aggarwal, has launched its AI chatbot called 'कृत्रिम Assistant' in public beta. The chatbot is being compared to OpenAI's ChatGPT and is capable of understanding and generating text in over 20 Indian languages. Krutrim aims to provide a more localized and relevant experience for Indian users. In the future, the startup plans to launch a more advanced, multimodal version and build a comprehensive AI infrastructure in India. The chatbot has received mixed reactions from netizens.
View Source
Trackers
Active Indian VC’s
OG Capital
Email
With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...
Accel Partners
Email
Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...
Blume
Email
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...
Access All Trackers
Startup Showcase Winners
June 2025
Buddy
Helping your parents when you are miles away
BiteStop
The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve
Bloomer
The next generation E-commerce platform
Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase
Top Users
Trending News on Medial
Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.
Go to Medial App
Not Now
Know everything that’s happening in the startup ecosystem, first.
Enable Notifications?
No, thanks
Count me in
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25322709/DCD_AI_Illo_Parkin.jpg)
/indianstartupnews/media/agency_attachments/s1FnhAYONODoxNkoC8xA.png)
